Centennial event attendance and racial perspectives noted
The piece notes Cedar Rapids Centennial concert attendance at Memorial Coliseum and predicts turnout for outdoor events. It then discusses tense ethnic dynamics, comparing small minority visibility in Israel and India to U S demographics, and cites the U S Negro population in 1950 and contrasts with Soviet Russia. It warns against conclusions based on personal impressions.
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Cedar Rapids
Kingston Stadium
Israel
India
United States
Deep South
Soviet Russia
Robeson
Soviet States
Campaign slogans echo Hoovers chicken and cars line
IBERAL DEMOCRATS in Tokyo push a slogan promising a telephone in every farm and a television in every city, mirroring Hoover's famous chicken in every pot and two cars in every garage. The piece warns political parties must beware promises that may be hard to deliver or mislead voters.
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Tokyo
Hoover
Not Quite Comparable says Robeson misreads race mixing
The piece argues that racial friction emerges only in large masses not among isolated individuals and criticizes Paul Robeson for ignoring this, noting his Russia ties and a trip to the Soviet Union where he was likely the only Black person nearby. It discusses how mass mingling sharpens differences in habit and thought.
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Paul Robeson
Robeson
Russia
Soviet Union
Beck Named Iowa Highway Commission Chairman for year
Commission Chairman Shea beck of Centerville former state representative and last year a member of the Iowa Highway Commission has been named chairman for the next year. He plans to carry on the modernization program with the full commission making field inspections and directing new paving widening bridges and resurfacing projects.
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Shea Rimectis Beck
Centerville
Iowa Highway Commission
Beck
Iowa
Russell F. Lundy
Commission
Chotiner as Lawyer and Political Manipulator
George E. Sokolski examines Murray M. Chotiner a California lawyer and political manager who advised Nixon Dewey and Warren. He argues lawyers often handle troubled clients and notes the $5 000 fee reflects typical charges for influenceminded practice in Washington amid political ties.
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Murray M. Chotiner
California
Earl Warren
William Knowland
Richard Nixon
Tom Dewey
Dewey
Mr. Chotiner
Chotiner
Beverly Hills
Nixon
Congress
United States
Oeset
Washington
Murray Chotiner
Notable Cedar Rapids Events on This Day Ten Years Ago
Senator B B Hickenlooper warned the nation of complacency amid global tensions saying the world is farther from peace since Hitler’s Poland invasion. Laura Thompson reflected on retirement as a continuous vacation while Cedar Rapids debated beer and dancing bans. Vets bonds processing sped at 75 per hour as WIA certifications neared treasury cash. O W Mull became president of Cedar Rapids Life Underwriters Association as locals prepared summer travels.
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Cedar Rapids
B. B. Hickenlooper
United States
Greal
Hitler
Poland
Laura Thompson
U.S. Treasury
O. W. Mull
Cedar Rapids Life Underwriters Association
What If A Bomb Isn't Used
By DAVID LAWRENCE the piece argues that nuclear deterrence may fail and conventional arms determine survival. It stresses the need for genuine political reform inside the Soviet bloc and Western commitment to persuade Soviet peoples toward free government as essential for lasting peace.
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Washington
United States
United States Congress
le May
Ridgway
Taylor
America
Europe
Moscow
Peiping
Asia
Western
West Europe
Dulles
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Ads Fuel Pentagon Feud Through Contractors
Defense contractors secretly fund advertising for the armed services to bypass Pentagon publicity rules. In 1954 Air Force contractors spent 2.35 million, Navy 1.35 million plus 0.34 for marine corps, Army 0.25 million. major contractors listed include United Aircraft, Borg-Warner, Douglas, Boeing, GE, Grumman, Lockheed, General Dynamics, Bell, GM, Republic Aviation.
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Washington
Pentagon
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Air Force
Connecticut
G.O.P
Pat” Patterson
House
Armed Services Committee
Defense
Marine Corps
Air Force Association
Navy League
Patterson
United Aircraft Corporation
Borg-Warner Corporation
Douglas Aircraft
Ike To Chart His Course Again
Washington writes that both parties cling to hopes and fears about President Eisenhower running for a second term. Aides believe he will test himself post recovery and may offer his services again, though lingering doubts about stamina and political pressure remain.
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Ike
Eisenhower
Maj
John Eisenhower
U. S
Free World
Republican Party
Bugs Baer Cartooning On Political Campaigns
In a satirical riff, Bugs Baer mocks mid campaign kiss ups by candidates. He notes the futility of early gestures and predicts little impact by June, stressing that voters’ choices in November will hinge on broader issues beyond handshakes and baby kisses.
Salt myths and goiter talk in health column
Dr. Joseph Mother answers reader questions on iodized salt weight impact and goiter prevention. He explains iodine does not affect weight, notes salt retention mimics weight changes, and confirms iodized salt helps prevent goiter while detailing lung tumor surgery context.
Paradoxical Humors of Humanity in Public Life
In a pointed forum, readers critique modern society. They attack environmental destruction, reckless car culture, hollow art, punitive discipline, unequal pay, and heavy penality for criminals, contrasting care for felons with pensioners. Residents Chester Hauser and C W Dieterich sign the letter.
No Chance To Win Ike and Nixon in 1960s GOP outlook
A columnist weighs GOP prospects in the 1960 election cycle noting Democratic foundations, Harvard health cautions, and optimism fading after a single operation risk. Ike and Nixon are central figures as political fortunes hinge on the coming polls.
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U.S
Republican Party
G.O.P
Ike
Harvard University
Fleitus
Nixon
Editorial echoes call to avoid atomic war
Robert Bailey of Oakdale writes to praise a May 31 editorial titled Pointless Speculations. He agrees the exchange of A and H bombs in atomic war would ruin civilization and urges not to start such a conflict.
Corrected Letter A Paragraph to Forum
The writer asks to fix a paragraph in Letter A for the Forum. The revised text should read The least one can do is to make the best of things and refrain from deriding those in public office for by doing so we set a bad example to our children, teaching them to disrespect the law and our law makers.
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Forum
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